Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – वीरबाहुविसृष्टानां तॊमराणां विशां पते

Shloka (श्लोक)

वीरबाहुविसृष्टानां तॊमराणां विशां पते
रूपम आसीद वियत सथानां सर्पाणां सर्पताम इव

⚡ Quick Meaning

When the powerful warriors take off their arrows, the terrifying form appears resembling serpents in a vast space.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka describes a scene where formidable archers release their arrows. It conveys the imagery of their arrows, likened to serpents, creating a fearsome sight against the backdrop of an expansive sky, portraying a tense moment in battle.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उस दृश्य का वर्णन करता है जहाँ शक्तिशाली धनुर्धारी अपने तीरों को छोड़ते हैं। इसके तीरों का सांपों के समान भयानक रूप में चित्रण किया गया है, जो विशाल आकाश में एक डरावनी स्थिति को दर्शाता है, जिसका युद्ध में एक महत्वपूर्ण स्थान है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is found in the Bhishma Parva of the Mahabharata, emphasizing the intensity of the battle and the formidable power of the warriors.

Meaning

The imagery conveyed suggests that just as a serpent strikes fear, so too do the arrows of these warriors instill terror in the battlefield.

Application

This verse highlights the importance of focus and determination in confronting challenges, akin to how a warrior prepares to release his arrows.